Kevin O’Connor has been covering the NBA since 2013, offering film breakdowns and deep analysis along with the occasional hot take or spicy piece of advice for NBA franchises. Check out The Kevin O'Connor Show, where he’ll be giving his opinions and breaking down the biggest news in the basketball world with other analysts, insiders and NBA players in a way only the most NBA-obsessed mind could.
Latest episodes
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1 h 14
OKC’s traumatic injury, small sample theater & Texan teams with Slightly Biased
Kevin O'Connor & Slightly Biased to unpack the biggest storylines from the NBA’s opening week. They begin with Jalen Williams’ devastating injury and what it means for OKC’s title…
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1 h 02
Ant erupts, Lakers roll, Ty Jerome shines + more NBA season opener thoughts with Amin Elhassan
Kevin O'Connor is joined by Amin Elhassan to break down all the action from Wednesday's NBA season openers from Anthony Edwards’ explosive 45-point game with LaMelo Ball and the Ti…
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1 h 18
NBA opener reactions with Andrew Sharp + KOC interviews Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg
Kevin O'Connor & Andrew Sharp break down every game from NBA opening day. The duo dives into why the Thunder look like true title contenders and what’s holding Wembanyama and the S…
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1 h 22
The 12 biggest questions entering the NBA season with Grant Liffmann
Kevin O'Connor is joined by Grant Liffmann of NBC Sports ahead of NBA opening night to break down their biggest questions before the 2026-27 season. They dive into the brutal East…
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1 h 02
5 preseason trends + Lethal Shooter joins and I understand it now!
KOC shares five must-watch NBA preseason trends, from Jalen Duren’s outstanding performance and the evolution of big men shooting threes to deep dives into changing shot distributi…
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1 h 19
Chris Vernon joins! Semi-bold predictions for the 2026-27 NBA season
Kevin O’Connor welcomes special guest Chris Vernon to go all-in on their “semi-bold” NBA predictions for the upcoming season. They debate who will bottom out harder in the West—War…
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24 min
Early NBA preseason surprises, standout rookie performances + KOC Show mailbag
Kevin O'Connor dives into early NBA preseason insights including Tyrese Haliburton’s much-anticipated return, Minnesota’s evolving offense with LaMelo Ball and what Zion Williamson…
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1 h 21
Big man contract chaos with Ku Khahil, fantasy basketball sleepers with Dan Titus + KOC trash talks Justin Boo…
Kevin O'Connor is joined by Ku Khahil to preview the Detroit Pistons now that Jalen Duren's contract extension is finally official. What can Pistons fans expect from Duren this sea…
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1 h 15
KOC's 10 biggest takeaways from NBA media day + non-top 10 rookies to watch this season
Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh dive into the hottest moments from NBA media day, from on-court chemistry questions, to rookie standouts to watch and surprising trends for the po…
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58 min
State of the East: Knicks title defense, Duren drama & Philly’s upside with Jonathan Macri
Kevin O'Connor & Jonathan Macri break down the Knicks’ championship outlook, Detroit’s Jalen Duren contract standoff and the shifting power in the Eastern Conference. They highligh…
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1 h 28
KOC's Preseason Power Rankings for 2026-27 NBA season + the latest on Jalen Duren
Kevin O'Connor reveals his Preseason Power Rankings for the 2026-27 NBA season, with every move, surprise and question mark across the league dissected. From the fall of Giannis’ B…
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55 min
The true value of team chemistry, how to measure clutch + MLB, NFL & more with Joon Lee
Kevin O’Connor welcomes YouTuber and independent sports journalist Joon Lee for a wide-ranging conversation on analytics and their impact on modern sports. Joon shares insights on…
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1 h 01
'Bad Team Playoff Draft:' which NBA teams will bounce back and into the Playoffs?
Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh draft the teams they believe will make the NBA Playoffs in 2026-27 from the pool of teams that missed last season. Are the Indiana Pacers a safe bet…
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1 h 11
The chaotic Wolves & Sixers, Ballmer apologizes & NFL Week 1 recap with Marcus Thompson & Warren Sharp
Kevin O'Connor & Marcus Thompson react to Steve Ballmer's apology after the NBA's investigation found the Clippers guilty of cap circumvention. They also unpack the Clippers-Raptor…
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1 h 01
Lakers talk with Raj Chipalu, Spurs next steps & the Cybercab experience with Sawyer Merritt
For today's Kevin O'Connor Show, KOC is joined by Raj Chipalu from Lakers Screen & Roll to continue the NBA Entertainment rankings with Luka Doncic's Lakers. Who's the fifth starte…
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55 min
Is Miami back? Is Denver done? Plus, KOC’s 2016 NBA re-draft
Kevin O’Connor is joined by Brady Hawk to break down the Miami Heat, covering the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade and big questions about shot creation and roles for new additions like…
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28 min
What to expect from Rockets, Thunder & Knicks in 2026-27 with Sam Amick
Kevin O’Connor is joined by Sam Amick to continue his NBA Entertainment Rankings, diving deep into offseason moves, title expectations and chaos potential for the Houston Rockets,…
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38 min
Emergency pod: NBA rules Clippers guilty of cap circumvention!
On today's emergency edition of the Kevin O'Connor Show, KOC reacts to the latest breaking news in the Kawhi Leonard saga. The NBA doled out punishment to the LA Clippers, Steve Ba…
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1 h 27
Kuminga’s agent fires back at critics, the post-Jaylen Celtics & MLB in virtual reality with Aaron Turner, Jay…
On today's jam-packed Kevin O'Connor Show, KOC has Jonathan Kuminga's agent, Aaron Turner, on to uncover the truth behind the Kuminga debacle and to preview what he has to offer wi…
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1 h 14
Kuminga signs with Wolves + talking Hornets, Pistons, Cavs & Pacers with Tom Haberstroh
Kevin O’Connor & Tom Haberstroh break down Jonathan Kuminga’s move to the Minnesota Timberwolves and what it means for their championship potential. They dive into Kuminga’s contra…